Status:
valid
Authors:
Pirani
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 144: 366 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693867
Common Names
- Galipea Carinata
- Galipea Jasminiflora
- Galipea Laxiflora
Description
Galipea carinata (also called Carinata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to South America, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Galipea carinata is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galipea carinata has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galipea carinata is a small shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Galipea carinata
Galipea carinata is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Galipea carinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galipea carinata?
Galipea carinata
What type of plant is Galipea carinata?
Tree
Where is Galipea carinata native to?
Tropical America
Species in the Galipea genus
Galipea maxima,
Galipea ramiflora,
Galipea carinata,
Galipea ciliata,
Galipea congestiflora,
Galipea dasysperma,
Galipea davisii,
Galipea grandifolia,
Galipea jasminiflora,
Galipea laxiflora,
Galipea panamensis,
Galipea revoluta,
Galipea simplicifolia,
Galipea trifoliata,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,